Urologic Diseases Research Updates
Winter 2007

Resources

Updated NIDDK Publications

Kidney Failure: Choosing a Treatment That’s Right for You

This booklet looks at three treatment options for people who develop kidney failure: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation. It also explains the pros and cons of these treatments and the consequences of refusing or withdrawing from treatment.

Imaging of the Urinary Tract

This fact sheet explains imaging of the urinary tract, why it is done, the different available imaging techniques, how to prepare for the test, and what to expect during and after the test.

Medical Tests for Prostate Problems

Digital rectal examinations, prostate-specific antigen blood testing, urinalysis, and ultrasound are some of the medical tests doctors use to diagnose prostate problems. This fact sheet explains the tests and how to prepare for them and includes questions to discuss with health care providers.

Peritoneal Dialysis Dose and Adequacy

Peritoneal dialysis removes wastes from the blood when the kidneys can’t do the job. This fact sheet describes the two types of peritoneal dialysis—continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis—and how they work to help the body remove wastes.

Urinary Incontinence in Children

Many children experience occasional incontinence, and urinary incontinence in young people usually disappears over time. This resource explains how the urinary system works, the causes of daytime and nighttime incontinence, and available treatments.

Urodynamic Testing

Urodynamics is a study that assesses how the bladder and urethra are performing their job of storing and releasing urine. Urodynamic tests help your doctor or nurse see how well your bladder and sphincter muscles work and can help explain symptoms such as incontinence, frequent or painful urination, or recurrent urinary tract infections. This publication explains the testing process from pretest preparation through follow-up.

Urinary Incontinence in Women

Millions of women have urinary incontinence, or loss of bladder control. Women experience urinary incontinence twice as often as men due to pregnancy and childbirth, menopause, and the structure of the female urinary tract. Both women and men can become incontinent from neurologic injury, birth defects, strokes, multiple sclerosis, and physical problems associated with aging. While older women experience incontinence more often than younger women, it is not inevitable with age—incontinence is treatable and often curable at all ages. This fact sheet explains the different kinds of incontinence and how they are evaluated and treated. It also includes resources for finding more information.

Eat Right to Feel Right on Hemodialysis

This publication, part of the NIDDK’s Kidney Failure Series, helps people on dialysis work with their dietitians to choose the right foods for optimal health. It covers things to know about calories, diet supplements, fluids, phosphorus, potassium, and protein, and includes a list of cookbooks and other resources for more information.

To order, please call 1–800–891–5390 or visit www.kidney.niddk.nih.gov.

NIH Publication No. 07–5743
March 2007

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